I feel so blessed to be able to shoot Priscilla and Matt who are expecting Baby K on July 6th! Priscialla and I met a few years ago when she was substitute teaching at my school and we became friends instantly! We've kept in touch through Facebook and on June 6th I saw a post that her maternity shoot was cancelled due to the weather! Her photographer couldn't reschedule until the end of June and she was concerned if that baby came early that she wouldn't have any pictures. After I finally talked myself into it I posted a comment back offering to do a photo shoot for her, this might seem like no big deal BUT this was my FIRST photo shoot! My first intentional attempt at taking photos to capture someone else's special memories! I have always been behind the camera capturing my own memories and photos that are special to me so this was a big step. We emailed back and fourth and set up a date as well as shared ideas from Pinterest!
After much debating over whether to start inside or outside we headed to the little dirt road lane near their house and here are a few of my favorites!
I took over 500 images and have about 100 that I am happy with! I had a blast shooting this lovely couple and I cannot wait for the newborn shoot!
So cute! Great job. I really wish I had done this -- I said every time that I was going to, and just never did. I would have loved something better than a selfie in the mirror of my big belly ;) Can't wait for you to take pictures of my family one day :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Keri! There's always #4 :). I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to take pics of your family, maybe next trip to US or my big trip overseas! Hugs! Miss you guys!
DeleteWe are blessed that you talked yourself into taking pictures of our growing family! Can't wait for our newborn shoot! You have a talent, Nikki! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! It took a lot of convincing and I am so glad I did too! I had a blast and there are some truly amazing shots! I am so lucky that you put some blind faith in me and allowed me to capture this special time in your lives. I'm really looking forward to our newborn shoot. I have found a few cute props :)! Thanks for being so sweet.
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